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American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community
American Dream: Hackensack Bagel Shoppe Owner Cares For His Community HACKENSACK, N.J. — It's Sunday morning and there's no foreseeable end to the line at The Bagel Shoppe in Hackensack. The Passaic Street eatery's owner Sam Ayyad says they're here for the coffee or the mini-bagels. But his staff says the customers are likely here for Ayyad himself. "He knows everyone by name," said shop employee Karam Sallam, 22. "Their cars pull up and he has us start making their orders." "I love coming to work," employee KC Carreras of Lodi added. "Sam is a great boss. But when we have to get things done, we get things done." Ayy…
Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network
Park Ridge Chiropractor Charged In Multi-Level Insurance Fraud Network PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The operator of a Park Ridge chiropractic facility has been charged as the final defendant in a multi-level insurance fraud network run by Colts Neck brothers. Anthony Riotto, 44, of Riotto Family Chiropractic, was charged by accusation with third-degree health care claims fraud in connection with the Bandy brothers’ criminal network, Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced. Brothers Anhuar and Karim Bandy paid illegal “runners” to recruit car crash victims as patients for chiropractic facilities they contr…
Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies
Kent Taylor, Westwood Business Owner, Dies WESTWOOD, N.J. — Kent Thomas Taylor, the owner of Deluxe Auto Polishing in Westwood, died on Sept. 27. He was 63. Taylor lived in Woodcliff Lake and formerly Washington Township. He was the president of K.T. Associates. Taylor was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Harold Taylor; and his sister, Karen Linko. He is survived by his brother, Gregory; sister, Kathleen and her husband, David; his nephew, David. Visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 2, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Our Lad…
Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast
Mom From Mahopac Joins Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Cast One of the Hudson Valley's own has been added to Bravo's hit show, "Real Housewives of New Jersey," which is returning Oct. 4. Margaret Josephs who grew up in Mahopac and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in marketing and fashion design, now lives in Tenafly in Bergen County. She is the founder and designer of lifestyle brand Macbeth Collection. Her business includes fashion, beauty, tech and various other accessories. Returning cast members include Teresa Guidice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Siggy Flicker and Danielle Staub. 
Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You
Looking To Drop $30M On A New House? This Alpine Estate Could Be For You ALPINE, N.J. — An Alpine mansion listed at nearly $30 million is on the market. The Closter Dock Road estate sits on eight acres and overlooks courtyards and manicured grounds. A set of gates open to the winding driveway to a grand motor court.  Its 11 bedrooms are spaced throughout the first and second levels of the home, and in a separate guest house. Other features include a conservatory, library, banquet-sized dining room, indoor basketball court, eight-car garage, pool and U.S. Open deco-turf tennis court. Click here for more.
Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children
Demarest Student Spent Summer Vaccinating Filipino Children DEMAREST, N.J. — While many high school students are still a few years away from choosing a career path, Academy of the Holy Angels sophomore Czarina Marie Alfonso knows exactly what she wants to pursue. Medicine. Alfonso recently finished second in a competition at Georgetown Medical School. Then, she visited the Philippines to bring pneumonia vaccines to 100 local children. Alfonso's curiosity was developed and nurtured at home. "As the daughter of two doctors, I grew up hearing about different cases and various medical terms at our dinner table," she said.  "Hearing abo…
Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop
Everyone Is Rolling Up To Englewood's Newest Ice Cream Shop ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Everyone is rolling up to the brand new rolled ice cream shop in Englewood. Lucky Rolls opened last weekend on E. Palisades Avenue. The store is serving up cereal ice cream rolls, which is ice cream made on a freezing flat top with your favorite brands of cereal sprinkled in. Boba tea is also offered. Lucky Rolls is located at 2 E. Palisades Ave., Englewood.
Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked
Franklin Lakes Special Ed Counselor Has License Revoked FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes special education consultant says he had his school counselor license permanently revoked, NJ.com reports. Troy Leonard, 33 of Franklin Lakes, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing eight children and submitting fraudulent insurance claims last year. The acts occurred several times in West Milford, Ringwood, Verona and more New Jersey towns between 2011 and 2015, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead
This Young Middletown Dog Was Left For Dead MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A 6-month-old dog who was hit by a car and left on the side of the road is ready for her forever home, Middletown's Grateful Doggies Freedom Transport said. Marilyn Monroe was left in agonizing pain after being struck on a highway in Texas. She was brought to a Texas kill shelter where she received medical attention.  Since that horrible day, the puppy mutt has had surgery and is healing beautifully.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree 3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree 3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree
3 Ridgewood Cars Wrecked By Falling Oak Tree RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Three vehicles parked in the driveway of a single-family home in Ridgewood were destroyed Thursday night, when a massive oak tree fell on them. No injuries were reported, and the tree narrowly missed hitting the nearby home, Boyd A. Loving reports. Village police and fire departments responded to the scene, and absorbent material was spread under the vehicles to contain leaking motor oil.  Click here for more photos from Boyd A. Loving.
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